Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Melbourne - Eastern suburbs
Reference: 7842
About the role
The role will provide sound advice to internal and external customers on complex matters relating to road safety, traffic, developer funded/external projects, non-road infrastructure works and road design standards while promoting a culture of innovation.
Key Selection Criteria
The role requires the ability to foster a constructive work culture by actively seeking and acting on feedback, undertake analysis and design tasks while effectively planning and delivering projects to agreed timeframes and standards, and work collaboratively with stakeholders and the community to identify problems and develop solutions aligned with organisational objectives. Strong communication skills are essential to engage, provide constructive advice, and tailor messages to meet stakeholder needs. The position also involves making informed decisions under broad supervision in line with Safe System principles and the Movement & Place framework, while applying relevant Acts, standards, and regulations to address moderately complex transport and safety matters, with a focus on innovation and improving outcomes for the community.
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Position accountabilities
Qualifications and experience
Desirable
Ordinary hours of work
Ordinary hours of work are Monday to Friday between 7:00am and 7:00pm.
Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.
What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.
For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.
How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on 11th september 2025.
Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.
For further information about the role, please contact Mary Dallas, Team Leader Inner 3 movement and safety at [email protected]